| Owner | Marc Kohler | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EV | Doran | ||||||
| Location | Austin, Texas US map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1979 Subaru 600 Microvan sold in Japan | ||||||
| Motor | Prestolite MTC 4001 Series Wound DC 50hp peak, 7.2" diameter | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 4 speed manual transmission | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C 96-144V, 500A | ||||||
| Batteries | Valence U24-12XP, 12.80 Volt, Lithium-Ion 100Ah, 35lbs each | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Soneil 1212 120VAC input, 5A output, onboard, one for each battery. Also have an additional 1.1kW, 120VAC input 8A output charger from Kelly Controller and a 3kW Lester #9827, 220VAC input, 25A output off board charger. Together they can recharge the van in 3 hours. | ||||||
| Heater | Ceramic portable 1500W heater to pre-heat it before driving, jacket and gloves while driving. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Iota DLS-55 55A output, 14.2V | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Analog Ammeter, SOC | ||||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) | ||||||
| Acceleration | very peppy | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) I've never tested it's full range, but have done over 40 miles without issue. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 314 Wh/Mile Mixed driving of city and hwy use. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | Seats 4 adults, or the rear seatback can be removed for utility purposes. | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms) 53% rear, 47% front | ||||||
| Tires | Kumho Power Star 758 145/80/R10 | ||||||
| Additional Features | Self contained air conditioning unit which can be added in the summer and removed for the winter. Portable AM/FM radio |
1979 Jet ElectraVan 600
“Edison”
Last Updated 08-09-2011
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